Sankt-Petersburg 2's by basia

Petersburg - Russia, Sankt-Peterburg White Nights in St. Petersburg.

Uploaded: Aug, 12 2012 | Taken: Jul, 07 2012| Viewed: 17 times  | 4 votes Camera: Panasonic | Model: DMC-TZ10 | Exposure 10/60s, ISO 80 | FLength: 17mm | SW: Ver.1.0

horourke - Aug, 14 2012 06:08pm Very interesting picture. The Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral in the foreground is reputed to be the tallest Orthodox Cathedral in the World. basia - Aug, 14 2012 07:08pm Thank you very much, Hugh. The distinctive bell tower with a spire, topped with a statue of the angel until the late 60th XX was the highest point of the city (122 m in height). Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul, designed by Domenico Trezzini Ego, originating in Switzerland architect, a friend, Peter the Great. Baroque church is nothing like the traditional Russian Orthodox Church - that was the wish of the tsar.